Dusting on beignets
Dusting on beignets refers to the classic finishing touch of generously sifting powdered sugar over freshly fried, pillowy pastries. These light, square-shaped treats are a signature dish of New Orleans' French Quarter, particularly iconic at Café du Monde. The 'dusting' is not just a garnish but an essential, messy part of the experience.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in carbohydrates and fat due to the deep-fried dough and sugar coating, offering minimal protein. A typical serving of three beignets with a heavy dusting of powdered sugar contains roughly 500-700 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 370 kcal |
| Protein | 5.5 g |
| Carbs | 50 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
| Potassium | 90 mg |
| Magnesium | 12 mg |
| Phosphorus | 70 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.25 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.8 mg |
| Folate | 60 mcg |
Per 3 beignets (100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The generous, cloud-like dusting of powdered sugar is so iconic that it's often jokingly referred to as 'New Orleans snow,' and it's considered a rite of passage to leave the café with sugar on your clothes.
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